Little Ranger Peak via Ranger Creek — Thursday, Apr. 2, 2015

Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410

As others have reported, the pullout for the trail head is on the left across from the 'Buck Creek' sign. Only space for 3-4 cars. We parked 1 mile north at a larger parking area and had to walk over a mile along the White River Trail to the junction with Little Ranger Trail. There were many unsigned Y's on the White River trail and we kept right to stay nearest the highway. For the 6 mile roundtrip hike, go just a little past the hairpin turn to the right. There is a sign for a fantastic viewpoint on a rocky outcropping. Great place for rest or lunch. The trail is consistently up hill but at a gentle grade. Only one downed tree that was easily stepped over. The yellow Pioneer Violets were plentiful in lower sections. We saw one Trillium and one Calypso Orchid.